Anoka Technical College Welcomes Dean of Community Partnerships and Student Success

Anoka Technical College is pleased to welcome Thom Nordin as dean of community partnerships and student success. He begins at the college on Sept. 4, 2024.

“As a first-generation college student, I recall the challenges of navigating the college experience and how guidance from caring staff and faculty helped me find my way. Helping students get to, get through, and thrive in college is a mission that is really close to my heart,” Nordin says. “Anoka Technical College has been a pillar of higher education and training in the north metro for many years and I am excited to continue my support of student success in partnership with ATC staff, faculty, and administrators.”

Nordin brings extensive experience in higher education to the role. Most recently, he has served as interim dean of student affairs at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. In addition to that role, Nordin served as Anoka-Ramsey’s interim associate academic dean, TRIO SSS director and TRIO SSS advisor.

His career in higher education is distinguished by his contributions to the success of students in the classroom and beyond.

“Thom brings a wealth of experience in both academic and student affairs,” Anoka Tech Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Steve Crittenden says. “He is a compassionate leader who listens to people’s concerns and strives for collaborative solutions to support students, staff, and faculty.”